2019 Honda Odyssey Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  19%
• 25k–50k
  19%
• 50k–75k
  218%
• 75k–100k
  436%
• 100k–150k
  327%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while idled in traffic, the vehicle was rear-ended at approximately 60 MPH. No air bags were deployed. The seat belts retracted as intended during impact, and the lift gate and rear driver's side window were shattered as a result of the crash. In addition, the vehicle occupied one passenger in the front passenger side seat and a second child passenger in the rear row driver's side seat. No warning lights were illuminated. Medical attention was sought for the front passenger for back injuries upon hitting the dashboard during the impact. Medical attention was sought for a strained neck for the driver. The child did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was left at the contact residence, where it remained for further investigation. …

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 70 MPH, he crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy. After investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The driver struck his head on the steering wheel and sustained head injuries, and medical attention was provided on the military base. While driving, the vehicle stalled at the entrance of the military base. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair facility. The vehicle was being recalibrated. The air bag light was illuminated. The mechanic determined there was an issue with the seat belt pretensioner. The mechanic determined that the air bag sensor was not hit during the crash. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed there were no recalls. …

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH on an icy road surface, the vehicle spun uncontrollably and crashed into a tree on the side of the road. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no warning light illuminated before or after the crash. The police officers arrived at the scene, but it was unknown whether a police report was filed. An ambulance transported the contact to the hospital, where it was confirmed that no serious injury was sustained. The contact sustained body soreness and a bruise on the chest from the seat belt. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then towed to an auto collision repair shop, where it was being repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V664000(Seat Belts, Air Bags). …

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH over a pothole, the driver-side air bag and the driver-side curtain air bags in the headliner were deployed. The contact stated she did not depress the brake pedal, however, for an unknown reason the vehicle stalled. The contact stated multiple unknown warning lights were illuminated. White smoke was emitting from an unknown source inside the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the failure was undetermined. The air bags were replaced. The insurance company was contacted and the vehicle was towed to the insurance company however, no inspection was completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure, and the contact was referred to her insurance company. The failure mileage was 59,274.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway and driving over a bump in the road, the side curtain air bags and the passenger's seat air bag deployed. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25018 (Air Bags). There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to a collision center, which determined there was no impact to the vehicle or internal failure. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the air bag might deploy at 26 MPH. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed into a pothole and the front driver side, front passenger side, and side curtain air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced however, the dealer stated that the manufacturer ordered them to discontinue the repairs and wanted the contact to speak to them directly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,195.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the front driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed without an impact to the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. There were no injuries sustained. The Highway Patrol escorted the vehicle to a friend's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a claim with the Insurance provider. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact drove over a pothole and the front passenger's side curtain air bag deployed unintendedly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the message "Air Bag System - SRS Problem" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front passenger's side air bag needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V332000 (Air Bags) and 26V227000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while his father-in-law was refueling the vehicle, the passenger's side air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Odyssey years